The Gathering Place offers free programs and services to help individuals and families cope with the impact of cancer in their lives. Our staff can provide help via phone and through our virtual programs. Contact Beth Bennett, Chief Program Officer, via email or at 216.455.1517 to get connected.
If you are new to The Gathering Place, we invite you to take part in our Welcoming Orientation offered virtually on Mondays at 6:30pm, Wednesdays at 12:00pm or Saturdays at 10:30am. To register for the session that fits your schedule click here.
During COVID-19 we have temporarily closed our wig salons. Please contact Eileen Coan at coan@touchedbycancer.org or 216-455-1504 with any questions.
Download a pdf of our October-December 2020 program calendar by clicking here.
The Gathering Place Referral Form for Healthcare Professionals - Please click here to download
Learn More About Our Upcoming Virtual Programs
Welcoming Orientation - Mondays at 6:30pm, Wednesdays at 12:00pm or Saturdays at 10:30am
Our Welcoming Orientation is provided virtually to help individuals and families learn about the free programs and services The Gathering Place provides and what might work best for you. To register for a session that fits your schedule please click here.
Click here for a pdf of our October-December 2020 Programs
New Virtual Programs
Zumba Gold | Mondays, 10:00-10:45am | Click here to register
Restorative Motion | Fridays, 12:30-1:00pm | Click here to register
Breast Cancer Support Group | 3rd Monday, 2:00-3:00pm | Email Andrea Sonnie to attend
Oral, Head & Neck Cancer Support Group | 2nd Monday, 3:30-4:30pm | Email Aseem Garg to attend
Pancreatic Cancer Support Group | 4th Monday, 3:30-4:30pm | Email Aseem Garg to attend
The Gathering Place believes in treating all people with respect and dignity. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge to create and maintain an environment that embraces and includes diverse traditions, ethnicity, experiences and orientation.
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